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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Saab Commences Composite Mast Production for Finnish Navy’s New Ships

(IN BRIEF) Saab, a global defense and security company, conducted a composite cutting ceremony in Karlskrona for the first of four masts to be used in the Finnish Navy’s new ships. The masts, constructed from the same composite material as … Read the full press release

Hydro Initiates Greener Sweden Project, Transitioning to Renewable Energy in Swedish Factories

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a company specializing in aluminium solutions, has commenced the installation of solar panels and battery storage systems at its Swedish extrusions’ factories in Vetlanda, Sjunnen, and Finspång. The project, named Greener Sweden, aims to transition these factories … Read the full press release

Continental Introduces Virtual ECU Creator to Accelerate Software Development for Future Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced the virtual ECU Creator (vECU Creator), a software tool that allows developers in the automotive industry to configure and run virtual cloud-based electronic control units (ECUs) to aid in the development of code for micro-controller … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Major Contract for Lightweight Structural Parts in Premium Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a technology enterprise, has secured a significant automobile industry order in the low three-digit million euro range for manufacturing structural parts. These highly complex parts, produced using a complex casting process, will be used in a premium … Read the full press release

Jacob Lund Appointed as Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainability at Investor

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Head of Global Media Relations, Jacob Lund, has been chosen as the new Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainability and a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Investor. With a decade of experience at AstraZeneca, holding … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Renovates Schools in Brazil, Paving the Way for Solar and Digital Learning

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp’s team members traveled to Ceará, Brazil, to assist in the refurbishment of three schools near the Complexo Solar Milagres. The renovation efforts included painting, tile replacement, ceiling plaster lining, electrical and hydraulic maintenance, and furniture refurbishment … Read the full press release

Aegon N.V. Announces Extraordinary General Meetings to Approve Legal Seat Relocation to Bermuda

(IN BRIEF) Aegon N.V. has released the Agenda and Shareholder Circular for two upcoming Extraordinary General Meetings of Shareholders (EGM) scheduled for September 29 and September 30, 2023. The purpose of these meetings is to approve the decision to relocate … Read the full press release

DHL Reports Growing Demand for Sustainable Transport Solutions; Collaborates with Novo Nordisk to Decarbonize Air Freight

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding is experiencing a rising demand for sustainable transport solutions using fuels like Sustainable Aviation Fuels. More shippers are requesting emissions transparency and exploring sustainable options, even with extra costs. DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, which uses … Read the full press release

Bentley and The Little Car Company Unveil Road-Legal ‘Blower Jnr’: A Sophisticated 85% Scale Replica of the 1929 Bentley Supercharged Team Car

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors and The Little Car Company have introduced a road-legal, 85% scale replica of the renowned 1929 4½-litre Supercharged Team Car No. 2 from Bentley’s Heritage Collection. Named ‘Blower Jnr’, the recreation is powered by a 48V … Read the full press release

Swiss TPH, BASF, and Promega Collaborate on Novel Insect Control Methods to Combat Malaria and Mosquito-Borne Diseases

(IN BRIEF) The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), in collaboration with BASF and Promega, is partnering to research and develop innovative insect control tools for combating mosquito-borne diseases like malaria. The project, funded by the Bill & … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Launches Affordable 5G T Tablet to Drive Digital Learning and Expand Network Accessibility

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom is intensifying its commitment to expand 5G coverage across Europe by launching the new T Tablet, priced at 1 euro when paired with a Magenta Mobile or Data plan. Without a plan, the tablet costs 219 … Read the full press release

BAE Systems to Acquire Ball Aerospace, Enhancing Multi-Domain Portfolio and Strengthening Defense Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has announced its intention to acquire Ball Aerospace from Ball Corporation for approximately $5.55 billion in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The acquisition aims to strengthen BAE Systems’ multi-domain portfolio by adding Ball Aerospace’s capabilities … Read the full press release

Ongoing Phishing Campaign Targets Zimbra Collaboration Users for Credentials, ESET Researchers Warn

(IN BRIEF) Security researchers at ESET have discovered an ongoing phishing campaign that targets users of the Zimbra Collaboration software platform. This campaign, active since April 2023, aims to collect user credentials by sending emails with phishing pages in attached … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim Advances Dual Agonist Survodutide to Phase III Trials, Demonstrating Significant Weight Loss in Phase II Study

(IN BRIEF) Pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim has declared its intention to move forward with survodutide, a dual agonist targeting the glucagon/GLP-1 receptors, into three Phase III clinical trials for individuals suffering from overweight or obesity. This decision stems from promising … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Launches Innovative Carbon Capture Plant at Austrian Steel Mill for Sustainable CO2 Circular Economy

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has introduced its first carbon capture plant to the steel industry. The plant, located at voestalpine’s steel mill in Linz, Austria, utilizes an amine-based process to extract carbon dioxide from flue gases produced during … Read the full press release

Savills Partners with National Grid on Land and Property Framework to Support Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Savills, a real estate services provider, has secured a five-year framework contract with National Grid UK Land and Property. Starting in September 2023, this partnership will support National Grid’s efforts to achieve its net zero targets. Savills will … Read the full press release

Cargotec Announces Leadership Changes and Demerger Plans for Kalmar, Proposes Pekka Ala-Pietilä as Chair

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation has announced changes in its leadership team and board structure as part of the planned separation of its subsidiary, Kalmar, through a partial demerger. The Cargotec Board of Directors proposes Pekka Ala-Pietilä as the Chair of … Read the full press release

Lindner Clean Rooms Secures Follow-Up Order for Expansion of RAUMEDIC’s Cleanroom Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Lindner Clean Rooms, a specialist in cleanroom solutions, has secured a follow-up order from RAUMEDIC AG, a global developer and manufacturer for the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries. RAUMEDIC is expanding its cleanroom facilities in its Helmbrechts headquarters … Read the full press release

Covestro Advances Polycarbonate Recycling with Chemolysis, Aiming to Close the Recycling Loop

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has developed an innovative process for recycling polycarbonate plastics through chemical recycling, aiming to convert plastics back into their monomers for reuse in production. The process, termed chemolysis, is capable of recycling pre-sorted waste streams containing over … Read the full press release

T-Systems Earns High Acclaim in ISG’s Google Cloud Partner Ecosystem Report for Excellence and Sovereign Cloud Innovations

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems’ capabilities in Google Cloud services have been recognized by ISG (Information Services Group) through its Provider Lens benchmark report. T-Systems received “Leader” status for managed services and “Rising Star” status for implementation and integration services within the … Read the full press release